Jackson Township Parks & Recreation Department Park Rules & Regulations SECTION 101.01 - HOURS OF OPERATION North Park is open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. from March 1 through November 30. Beginning December 1 through February 28 North Park is open sunrise to 8:00 p.m. No person is permitted in any area of North Park after these hours without the written permission of the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee. No person shall be present in any area of South Park, Crystal Springs Bridge Park, Edward & Mary Zink Park, Joseph E. Fisher Park, Nelson M. Keck Park, Strausser Park or Stuhldreher Street Fields Park from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise without the written permission of the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee. Exception: South Park area for parking and restroom use for the purpose of evening baseball games at the school s varsity boys baseball field will be permitted for the duration of the game. SECTION 101.02 - INJURING OR CLIMBING UPON TREES, FENCES AND GATES, DIGGING UPON SOD OR GRASS, LITTERING, GLASS CONTAINERS A. No person shall injure, deface, disturb, remove or climb on any portion or property of the Parks including, but not limited to, any tree, flower, shrub, rock or other natural feature, fence, gate, building, sign or equipment. B. No person shall dig upon the sod or otherwise injure the grass in the Parks. C. No person shall deposit any litter or other refuse on any Park grounds. D. No glass bottles or containers are permitted on Park grounds. SECTION 101.03 - INTERFERENCE WITH PARK EMPLOYEES No person shall interfere with or interrupt the persons employed in the Parks for the improvement or management thereof. SECTION 101.04 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES No person shall bring into, possess, carry, serve or drink alcoholic beverages including, but not limited to, beer, wine, liquor or beverage containing alcohol whatsoever in any area of the Parks except as authorized in writing by the Jackson Township Parks & Recreation Department and the Jackson Township Board of Trustees. SECTION 101.05 - KINDLING OF FIRE A. No person shall kindle or authorize another to kindle a fire in any of the Parks, except in such grills or devices provided by the Jackson Township Parks & Recreation Department. Portable grills may be approved with written permission from the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee. The Jackson Township Fire Prevention Bureau must be notified of any portable grills in the Parks. B. No person shall leave any authorized fire unattended or empty the contents of any grill or device onto the ground before or after the fire has been extinguished.
SECTION 101.06 - FIREARMS Unless authorized by State or Federal law, no person, unless in lawful possession of a duly issued Carry Permit or given written permission from the Jackson Township Board of Trustees, shall carry or use firearms of any description or air rifle, slingshot, missile throwing device, within any area of the Parks, or discharge any firearms, fireworks, or explosive substances or air rifle in any Park area. This section does not apply to on-duty police officers of the Jackson Township Police Department or county, state and federal law enforcement officers. SECTION 101.07 - HUNTING No person shall hunt, pursue or trap game birds, game quadruped or fur bearing animals within the Parks. SECTION 101.08 - DISPOSITION OF REFUSE OR LITTER A. No person shall dump rubbish, garbage, litter, refuse or debris of any kind within any area of the Parks except in such places and within such receptacles as are provided. B. Residents on private property or their employees shall not deposit rubbish, garbage, refuse or debris accruing from such residences and any refuse receptacles provided for Parks visitors on Parks land. C. Spring & fall clean-up of leaves, bundled branches (cut to three feet long), will be accepted in a designated area of the Park. No plastic bags, trash, bottles, cans, garbage or building materials will be accepted. Days & times of the clean-up will be set by the Jackson Township Board of Trustees. SECTION 101.09 - GAMES, AMUSEMENT AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES A. No person shall conduct any organized or scheduled game of chance or other gambling activity except as authorized by the Jackson Township Board of Trustees and in accordance with law. B. No person having charge or control of or connected with any Parks game or activity shall require persons witnessing such games or activity to pay any charge or admission to the Parks, to occupy seats in the grandstand, any shelter or other facility or field in the Parks unless such person is authorized to do so by the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee. However, nothing in this section shall prohibit the person in charge of such game or amusement from asking for voluntary donations from persons witnessing such games or amusement provided said person first obtains written permission from the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee to collect said voluntary contributions. C. No persons shall rent, sell, solicit or offer for sale, have in his possession with the intent to rent or sell, or expose for rent or sale any item or service in any area of the Parks except concessions and other business activities authorized by the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee. SECTION 101.10 - MOTOR VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES, BICYCLES AND SKATERS (IN-LINE OR OTHER) A. Motor vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and skaters (in-line or other) are required to travel paved roads and parking lots. B. No persons shall operate any motor vehicle or motorcycle or ride any bicycle or skate within any area of the Parks except over and upon roads, parking lots or other such facilities which are designated or posted for such purposes.
C. No person shall operate any traction engine, steam-roller or commercial vehicle upon the roads or parking lots of the Parks, except such as are used by Jackson Township or Jackson Local School District in the repair and maintenance of the Parks. D. No person shall repair, wash, polish or clean any motor vehicle or motorcycle in any area of the Parks except for emergency purposes. E. Use of snowmobiles, ATV s, golf carts, or other off road motorized vehicles are prohibited in the Parks, unless authorized by the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee. F. Motorized wheelchairs are permitted. SECTION 101.11 - HORSES No person shall lead, ride or drive any horse upon any road, avenue or land in any area of the Parks without written permission from the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee. SECTION 101.12 - GOLF No person shall practice the game of golf in or upon any area of the Parks. SECTION 101.13 - SIGNS, POSTERS No person shall erect or post any placard, sign, notice, poster or billboard within the Parks without written permission from the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee. A permit holder of a park facility may hang one banner or sign for the duration of their permitted activity that identifies the permit holder upon the written approval of the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee. The size (not more than 32 sq. ft.) and location (must not pose a safety hazard) of the signage will fall under the jurisdiction of the Jackson Township Parks & Recreation Department. The organization identifying sign must be removed at the end of the permitted activity, including all materials used to hang said banner, i.e., ties, hooks, etc. Drilling or nailing of any kind is prohibited on any park structure unless by written approval of the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee. No signs will reflect tobacco, alcohol, bars ads or be lewd or pornographic in nature as determined by the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee. Signs will remain the sole responsibility of the permit holder. The Parks & Recreation Department will remove any damaged banner, improperly secured banner, or improperly placed banner. No zoning permit is required. SECTION 101.14 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT No person shall, either by word or act, indulge in any noisy, boisterous, disorderly or indecent conduct; or in any manner disturb the peace or good order within the Parks; nor shall any person engage in any active game endangering other persons in the Parks; nor shall any person play at games of chance, drink alcoholic beverages, or to be intoxicated, or do any indecent, lascivious, lewd or improper act therein. No person shall enter a toilet room or restroom facility set apart for the opposite sex. SECTION 101.15 PETS Pets are not permitted in the North Park, with the exception of special circumstances where written permission is obtained from the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee. All pets, while on any other Park grounds, lots, streets, drives or any other Park facilities, shall be controlled by a leash connected with a person or fixed object. Do not leave pets unattended. Clean up after your pet if it defecates.
SECTION 101.16 - FISHING; USE OF NORTH POND, DECK & GAZEBO A. Fishing is allowed only in the North Park Pond during the hours the Park is open. No fishing is permitted from the gazebo. Unauthorized stocking or dumping of fish or bait is prohibited. B. No floatation devices permitted in the North Park Pond. C. Ice fishing and ice skating is prohibited unless posted safe by the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee D. Rock throwing in any area of the Parks is prohibited. E. Swimming or wading in the North Park Pond is prohibited. F. Running, skating (in-line or other) or bicycles are prohibited on the deck. G. Hanging, standing or walking on railings, walls and pond rocks is also prohibited. SECTION 101.17 - USE OF PARK FACILITIES; RECREATIONAL FIELDS/COURTS The North and South Park pavilions, recreational fields/courts and facilities are available for public use. The following applies to those who would like to reserve a pavilion or field/court or to those who interfere with the said reserved use. The attached pavilion, field and concession stand reservation, violation of Park permits and fundraising policies are incorporated herein. All permits must be obtained through the Jackson Township Parks & Recreation Department. Residency will be determined and verified by the Parks & Recreation Department. The purpose of a park facility or athletic field/court permit is to guarantee the permit holders a time, date and place for their activities and to maximize the availability of park facilities or fields/courts for all. No other person(s) shall use or interfere with the use of a facility or field/court that is being used by a permit holder unless required for an emergency such as thunderstorm, lightning, wind, etc. Violations of permits cannot be tolerated because the rights of other Park users are also violated. Behavior and conduct prohibited by the regulations for the Jackson Township Parks, including section 101.14, shall also be considered a permit violation. Submission of proof of the attached liability insurance requirements is required for the pavilion events or recreational activities as determined by the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee. Execution of the attached release of claims is required by participants in the pavilion events or recreational activities as determined by the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee. A permit is not required to use the Nelson M. Keck Park. However, activities or events exceeding fifty (50) persons in attendance are prohibited because there would not be sufficient space to safely accommodate that number of persons. The Jackson Township Parks & Recreation Department will issue all use permits to organizations and individuals on the following price schedule: No Charge: Jackson Township Residents Jackson Township Employees Non-profit Organizations
$10.00 per hour Non residents For-profit groups, Organizations or Companies Non-profit organizations are required to provide the Jackson Township Parks & Recreation Department proof of non-profit status. A. PAVILIONS/CONCESSION STAND - Completion of the application and the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee approvals of the permit request is required to reserve the North or South Park pavilions, and the concession stand in the South Park. Pavilion/concession stand permits are issued on a first come, first served basis. Events at the North and South Park pavilions that could exceed 150 persons in attendance are prohibited, unless written authorization is granted by the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee. Use of pavilions and related public areas that exceed the maximum attendance levels cannot be safely accommodated by the available space. The permit holder shall employ a Jackson Township Police officer(s) for events at either pavilion as determined by the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee. THE PERMIT HOLDER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TRASH PICK UP OR CLEAN UP AT THE PAVILION SITE. B. ATHLETIC FIELDS/COURTS - Completion of the application and the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman approval of the permit request is required to reserve any Park recreational field/court. Recreational fields/courts can only be used for their specified recreational use and are not available for any other activities or events. Permits for non-residents, for-profit groups, organizations or companies will only be issued upon receipt of payment. Payments are made to: Jackson Township Parks & Recreation Department. The aforementioned parties in partnerships with the township, whether through mutual aid agreement or other, are not required to pay the reservation price. THE PERMIT HOLDER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TRASH PICK UP AT THE RECREATIONAL FIELD SITE. Jackson Township Parks & Recreation programs, events and parent athletic organizations have priority use of the fields. Parent athletic organizations are considered the township s largest athletic organizations in each respective sport, consisting of the greatest number of residents. Non-residents, for-profit groups, organizations or companies will be given consideration for athletic fields only after the local needs of the parent athletic organizations have been met. The Jackson Township Parks & Recreation Department will strive to schedule fields in a fair and equal manner. C. SKATE/ACTION PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS: It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the following rules and regulations while at the Action Park. 1. Enter at your own risk, Jackson Township or its employees assume no responsibility for injury or accidents. Be alert, flying objects are not uncommon. 2. All participants must wear appropriate safety gear: Helmets must fit properly with straps fastened. Pads, gloves and guards are strongly recommended.
3. Use of the facility is only allowed during park hours (See Section 101.01). After hours use or use when closed will result in a trespass citation. 4. This is an action park, scooters, motorized vehicles are not allowed. Violations will result in trespass citations and possible seizure of equipment. 5. Do not skate if the surface is wet or icy. Extremely dangerous. 6. Know your abilities and participate within them. Exercise common sense and courtesy to others. 7. No spectators inside the action park area. Watch from outside the area for your safety. 8. Alcohol, tobacco products and drugs are prohibited. 9. No obstacles, other material, glass, food or drink is allowed in the action park. Trash containers must be used to keep the park clean and safe. 10. Jackson Township reserves the right to revoke the use of the action park for those individuals that do not obey the rules. In addition, all Township and park rules will be enforced. SECTION 101.18 FUNDRAISING Fundraising projects may be permitted in the Parks with the written approval of the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or designee. A percentage of the gross proceeds raised from fundraising efforts may be donated to the Jackson Township Parks & Recreation Department. The percentage will be based on a case by case basis and included as part of the fundraising agreement made between the Parks Directors and the permit holder. Written approval is contingent upon compliance with any zoning, health department or other regulatory body having jurisdiction over various aspects of a fundraising effort. For state audit purposes, the Jackson Township Fiscal Officer reserves the right to audit any group or individual s records relating to using Township facilities for fundraising. Written consent from all applicable agencies will be required before any fundraising activity can be conducted. Any agreements or approvals are subject to review by the Jackson Township Board of Trustees. SECTION 101.19 - FINES AND PENALTIES A. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Sections 504.04(A)(1) and (2) and 504.05, any person who violates this resolution is subject to a written warning for the first violation, a fine of $100.00 for the second violation and a $500.00 fine for each subsequent violation. B. It is the intent of these regulations that they are to be additional or supplemental to the existing criminal, traffic and civil laws contained in the Ohio Revised Code. It is also the intent of these regulations that their adoption does not in any way modify or abrogate the authority of any police officer to conduct any activities while on any area of the Parks. SECTION 101.20 - SEVERABILITY If any of the provisions in any of the sections of the above legislation should be rendered invalid or unenforceable by the enactment of the statutory law or by a court of competent jurisdiction within the time provided thereof or by any administrative or executive official having authority to rule in the matter, such legislation, decision or ruling shall not affect the validity of the surviving portions of this legislation which shall remain in full force and effect as if such invalid portions thereof had not been included therein.
SECTION 101.21 DONATIONS Donations may be made to the Jackson Township Parks & Recreation Department, but are subject to acceptance or rejection by the Jackson Township Board of Trustees. A. Donated money will be accepted for general purposes within the department or for specified purposes, if agreed upon with the donor, as one time supplements to the department s operating budget. B. Donations of equipment will be considered based on the program outcomes, department goals and needs. Each donation will be evaluated for usefulness and cost of potential replacement. Equipment will also be evaluated for safety, compatibility with existing equipment, and impact to adjacent property owners and community. Other factors not specifically listed herein may be considered by the township before acceptance or rejection. C. In-kind contributions and sponsorships for specific events will be treated in the same way as donated funds. D. Donated material will be evaluated by the Jackson Township Parks & Recreation Department prior to acceptance or rejection. Material such as topsoil, mulch, compost, baseball/softball mix, grass seeds, and fertilizer must meet the specifications for use in the park system and approved by the Jackson Township Parks & Recreation Department. No one without Park Department approval and a Department of Agriculture public operator s license may apply any fertilizer or chemical to grounds owned or operated by the Jackson Township Board of Trustees. E. To make a donation the following procedure shall be followed: i. Submit a letter addressed to the Jackson Township Board of Trustees describing the donation and purpose. ii. The donor must place a value on the donation. Donations of equipment and/or materials valued at $500.00 or more will require the donor to meet with the Board of Trustees in a public work session. At the work session, the Donor shall present the donation and its desired use, purpose and impact on the parks and community. iii. The donor will be notified in writing of the acceptance or rejection of the donation. iv. Acceptance of a donation will require the donor to coordinate with the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman with respect to delivery, installation and any other factors the Township desires in regards to accepting the donation. SECTION 101.22 PARK BUILDINGS For purposes of this section a park building includes any building or structure, fixed or temporary, located on property owned or leased by the Jackson Township Board of Trustees. The locking or securing of any park building and or structure, which is capable of being secured, shall be permitted as follows: A. No person, group, and/or organization shall lock or attempt to secure a park building without the approval of the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or his/ her designee. B. A person, group and/or organization granted permission to lock and/or secure a park building must provide the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman a key, code or ability to access the structure at any time. Park
Buildings shall be subject to inspection at any time by the Jackson Police, Fire and Parks Division. C. Failure to maintain a current key, code or ability to access a park building with the Jackson Township Park Maintenance and Grounds Foreman or his/ her designee, shall be grounds for immediate termination of use and access of the park building. D. Storage of materials inconsistent with laws of the State of Ohio, and Park Rules and Regulations, shall be grounds for immediate termination of use and access of the park building. E. No person, group and/or organization granted permission to lock and/or secure a park building shall modify, construct, build, add-on to the interior or exterior of the park building without written approval of the Jackson Township Board of Trustees. Adopted: July 11, 2008 Revised: August 25, 2008 and May 13, 2014 Effective: June 15, 2014
PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS CITATION JACKSON TOWNSHIP LIMITED SELF-GOVERNMENT RESOLUTION NO. Written Warning First Offense $100.00 fine for the first violation $500.00 fine for each subsequent violation You are hereby cited for a violation of a Jackson Township, Stark County, Ohio resolution as follows: Location of Violation Date Time Officer Viol. No. Violation description Resolution Number and Section Fine: $ Name Address You are required to answer this violation citation within (14) days after service of the citation. The following answers can be made: 1. AN ADMISSION THAT YOU COMMITTED THE VIOLATION, BY PAYMENT OF THE FINE ARISING FROM THE VIOLATION, PAYABLE TO THE FISCAL OFFICER OF JACKSON TOWNSHIP. 2. A DENIAL THAT YOU COMMITTED THE VIOLATION. IF THE VIOLATION IS DENIED, YOU WILL BE AFFORDED A HEARING IN MASSILLON MUNICIPAL COURT. Fines can be paid by mailing this citation along with a MONEY ORDER or CERTIFIED CHECK payable to the Jackson Township Fiscal Officer, 5735 Wales Avenue N.W., Massillon, Ohio 44646 Phone: 330-832-5886. If you deny the violation, please circle No. 2 above and mail this violation citation to the above address. Citations may also be answered or paid in cash at the Office of the Township Fiscal Officer located at the above address during the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If the fine is not paid within (14) days of the service of this summons or you deny the violation, a hearing upon the violation will be scheduled in Massillon Municipal Court of which you will be notified. Attached ORC Section 504.07 describes the citation procedures and the procedures for any hearing conducted in Massillon Municipal Court. I hereby affirm the facts contained herein.
Issuing Officer SERVICE OF CITATION The foregoing citation was served on by: (Date) Certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the person named above at the address shown (affix return receipt). Personal service by the undersigned on the person named. Residence service by the undersigned, by leaving a copy of the citation at the usual place of residence of the person named above, at the address shown, with some person of suitable age and discretion residing therein. Other: Issuing Officer/Fiscal Officer FISCAL OFFICER'S CERTIFICATE OF ACTION ON CITATION The person named in the foregoing citation: Appeared before me on By mail addressed to me received on paid the fine. And (Date) (Date) denied the violation. OR Failed to answer the citation. Failed to pay the fine within fourteen days after service of the citation. Randy Gonzalez Fiscal Officer Jackson Township Board of Trustees
R.C. 504.07 504.07 Citation proceedings (A)(1) A person who is served with a citation pursuant to division (B) of section 504.06 of the Revised Code shall answer the charge by personal appearance before, or by mail addressed to, the township fiscal officer, who shall immediately notify the township law director. An answer shall be made within fourteen days after the citation is served upon the person and shall be in one of the following forms: (a) An admission that the person committed the violation, by payment of any fine arising from the violation. Payment of a fine pursuant to division (A)(1)(a) of this section shall be payable to the fiscal officer of the township and deposited by the fiscal officer into the township general fund. (b) A denial that the person committed the violation. (2) Whenever a person pays a fine pursuant to division (A)(1)(a) of this section or whenever a person answers by denying the violation or does not submit payment of the fine within the time required by division (A)(1) of this section, the township fiscal officer shall notify the court having jurisdiction over the violation. (B) If a person answers by denying the violation or does not submit payment of the fine within the time required by division (A)(1) of this section, the court having jurisdiction over the violation shall, upon receiving the notification required by division (A)(2) of this section, schedule a hearing on the violation and send notice of the date and time of the hearing to the person charged with the violation and to the township law director. If the person charged with the violation fails to appear for the scheduled hearing, the court may hold the person in contempt, or issue a summons or a warrant for the person's arrest pursuant to Criminal Rule 4. If the court issues a summons and the person charged with the violation fails to appear, the court may enter a default judgment against the person and require the person to pay the fine arising from the violation. (C) The court shall hold the scheduled hearing in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure and the rules of the court, and shall determine whether the township has established, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the person committed the violation. If the court determines that the person committed the violation, it shall enter a judgment against the person requiring the person to pay the fine arising from the violation. If the court determines that the township has not established, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the person committed the violation, the court shall enter judgment against the township whose resolution allegedly was violated, shall dismiss the charge of the violation against the person, and shall assess costs against the township.
(D) Payment of any judgment or default judgment entered against a person pursuant to this section shall be made to the clerk of the court that entered the judgment, within ten days after the date of entry. All money paid in satisfaction of a judgment or default judgment shall be disbursed by the clerk as required by law, and the clerk shall enter the fact of payment of the money and its disbursement in the records of the court. If payment of a judgment or default judgment is not made within this time period, execution may be levied, and such other measures may be taken for its collection as are authorized for the collection of an unpaid money judgment in a civil action rendered in that court. The municipal or county court shall assess costs against the judgment debtor, to be paid upon satisfaction of the judgment. (E) Any person against whom a judgment or default judgment is entered pursuant to this section and any township against which a judgment is entered pursuant to this section may appeal the judgment or default judgment to the court of appeals within whose territorial jurisdiction the resolution allegedly was violated. An appeal shall be made by filing a notice of appeal with the trial court and with the court of appeals within thirty days after the entry of judgment by the trial court and by the payment of reasonable costs as the court requires. Upon the filing of an appeal, the court shall schedule a hearing date and notify the parties of the date, time, and place of the hearing. The hearing shall be held by the court in accordance with the rules of the court. Service of a notice of appeal under this division does not stay enforcement and collection of the judgment or default judgment from which appeal is taken by the person unless the person who files the appeal posts bond with the trial court, in the amount of the judgment, plus court costs, at or before service of the notice of appeal. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the judgment on appeal of the court of appeals is final.
NOTICE TO COURT OF VIOLATION OF TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION To Massillon Law Director: Please be notified that the person named in the enclosed citation, within fourteen days after service of the citation: Paid the specified fine. Answered and denied the citation. Failed to answer the citation. Failed to pay the specified fine. A copy of the township resolution described in the citation is attached. The court is requested to commence proceedings on the citation pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 504.07. Date Randy Gonzalez Fiscal Officer Jackson Township Board of Trustees cc: Massillon Clerk of Courts